Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of the US' best college towns. See why students and locals love the Midwestern city.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is consistently ranked among America's best college towns. Sean Pavone/Getty Images Ann Arbor ranked as the second-best college town in the US in a WalletHub study. The University of Michigan drives Ann Arbor's economy, employing 37,400 people in the area. Michigan football culture fosters a strong sense of community, attracting locals and visitors alike. What counts as a college town ? Depends on who you ask. For some, the presence of a large public university is a non-negotiable. For others, having a large enough non-student population is an immediate disqualifier. Some towns might not have as strong a connection to their central university as others, and some might have broader historical reasons for attracting residents. Definitions vary, but under nearly all of them, Ann Arbor, Michigan, is close to what it means to be a textbook case of a college town.